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𝙉𝙄𝙂𝙀𝙍 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙏𝙀 𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙎𝙏 𝙇𝘼𝘿𝙔 𝙀𝙈𝙋𝙊𝙒𝙀𝙍𝙎 250 𝙋𝙀𝙏𝙏𝙔 𝙏𝙍𝘼𝘿𝙀𝙍𝙎 𝙒𝙄𝙏𝙃 #100,000 𝙂𝙍𝘼𝙉𝙏𝙎 𝙀𝘼𝘾𝙃

In a heartfelt effort to support struggling families and strengthen small businesses across Niger State, the FirstLadyofNiger State, Her Excellency Hajiya Fatima Mohammed Bago has empowered 250 petty traders and small-scale entrepreneurs with grants of ₦100,000 each.

The beneficiaries, drawn from the three senatorial districts of the state, include women and youths engaged in various micro businesses whose daily efforts continue to sustain homes and various communities despite economic challenges.

The atmosphere at the empowerment programme was filled with excitement, gratitude, and hope as beneficiaries received the financial support designed to help them expand their businesses, improve their livelihoods, and become more economically stable.

The event which took place at the Women Multipurpose Centre in Minna on Wednesday 13th May, 2026 was attended by top government officials and stakeholders, including Permanent Secretaries, Directors-General, Commissioners, and wives of principal officers, all of whom applauded the First Lady for her consistent commitment to touching lives at the grassroots.

Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Hadiza Idris Kuta, encouraged beneficiaries to make wise use of the opportunity by investing the funds into their businesses for long-term benefit. She urged them to see the support as a stepping stone towards growth, stability, and self-reliance.
Several dignitaries who spoke during the programme described the intervention as thoughtful and impactful, noting that Hajiya Fatima Bago has continued to demonstrate genuine concern for the welfare of women, youths, and vulnerable groups across the state.

For many of the beneficiaries, the intervention came as a timely relief. Representatives from different communities and language groups expressed deep appreciation to the First Lady, describing the gesture as one that would positively change their businesses and family lives.

Addressing the gathering, Hajiya Fatima Mohammed Bago reminded beneficiaries of

The Wife of the Governor of Niger State, Her Excellency Hajiya Fatima Mohammed Bago, led a high-level delegation on a strategic advocacy visit to the Palace of the Etsu Nupe, His Royal Highness Alhaji Dr. Yahaya Abubakar, CFR, as part of ongoing engagements ahead of the next phase of the Nigeria for Women Project (NFWP) in the State.